St George’s Community Players are thrilled to bring the West End smash hit comedy The Unfriend to Morpeth in March. From the talented pen of Steven Moffat of Dr Who and Sherlock fame.
The play, set in the present day, centers on Debbie and Peter, a middle-class couple who meet Elsa, a brash American on a cruise. They share a friendly encounter and in a moment of politeness they invite her to visit them in England if she is ever in town.
An email arrives from Elsa announcing she’s coming to town! Peter and Debbie google Elsa and discover a dark past which potentially includes the mysterious deaths of previous acquaintances.
The theme of the play unfolds as a comedy of manners as the couple grapple with maintaining politeness whilst grappling with the fear that they are harboring a murderer.
The narrative satirizes the British tendency to avoid confrontation and the lengths to which people will go to appear polite, even in the face of potential danger.
In summary, ‘The Unfriend’ offers a humorous yet thought provoking look at the complexities of social interactions and the unexpected consequences of seemingly innocent gestures.
Playing at St George’s Church Main Hall on Thursday 26th March at 7.30pm, Friday 27th March at 7.30pm and Saturday 28th March at 2pm.
Tickets £8.00 (£7.00 concessions) are available from Ticketsource and from The Chantry, Morpeth.
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